$71.45k - $106.22k
Americas Country: USA State/Province: California City: San Jose Summary Highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant with extensive experience providing comprehensive, high-level support to multiple Vice Presi…
Legal · San Jose, CA
Legal Assistant jobs in San Jose, CA
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$25–$48/hr
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$72k
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consistency, signatures and conformance with executive procedures. Assist leadership and organizations by optimizing usage of time. Make... ...records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requiremen…
We are seeking a highly organized and resourceful Executive Assistant to partner with our Consumer Product Sr. Leadership team. In this... ...Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protect…
$175k - $230k
Location: San Jose, Camarillo, or Irvine California (Onsite 4 days a week) Job Summary: As Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor focused on commercial contracts for Semtech's global business operations…
$34 - $38.5 per hour
in California, where we are committed to providing exceptional legal services to fathers in need while fostering the professional and... ...rights practice. In this role, you will handle essential casework, assist in leg…
$89.6k - $119.6k
and decisions from regular staff meetings and other forums. Assist with planning and logistics for org-wide meetings, leadership offsites... ..., gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protecte…
$61.07k - $107.07k
onsemi is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to provide confidential and comprehensive support to a Vice President of a Business Division and their leadership team. In this role,…
$100k
seniorities. Tenstorrent is building a world-class technical organization at the intersection of hardware and software. As an Executive Assistant, you will operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring ti…
$84.2k - $174.7k
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide support to the Vice President Global Enterprise Marketing... ...time based on hiring needs. Massachusetts Massachusetts Legal Notice It is…
$28 - $44 per hour
helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic... ..., 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to…
$85k - $120k
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented legal Secretary/Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in legal research, and…
$102k - $189k
California Water Service Job Description: The Legal Department of California Water Service Company (Cal Water) is comprised of... ...databases; conduct title and real property research. Operations : assist with outside c…
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What legal assistants earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $52k–$66k |
| Mid level | $30–$38 | $63k–$80k |
| Senior | $37–$48 | $76k–$99k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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